Portrait of a kneeling holy man, from the Prince Salim Album
c. 1556–60; border c. 1602
Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper, laid down on an album page with cream borders decorated with gold flowers and geometric motifs
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In the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · as of July 2026
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In this sensitive portrayal of a charlatan holy man, the eyes are pale and empty.
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